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Article 7.
Thesis Authorization Letter: [See Attachment 3]
1.
Once the graduate has uploaded the electronic file of the thesis/dissertation, the
authorization letter is printed out and signed jointly with the advisor.
2.
The signed authorization is bounded with the thesis/dissertation.
Article 8.
Preface or acknowledgement
The student may express his/her appreciation for the inspiration or assistance from other
people or thoughts about the thesis/dissertation on this page. The preface and
acknowledgement should be kept brief and concise. Up to one additional page may
be used if necessary.
Article 9.
Abstract (in Chinese and English): [See Attachment 4]
1.
The abstract shall contain the key points of the text including the purpose, method,
procedure and conclusions of the study.
2.
The Chinese and English abstracts should not exceed one page each.
3.
An abstract in Chinese must still be attached if the department/institute allowed the
student to write the thesis/dissertation in English.
Article 10.
Table of contents: [See Attachment 5]
This page contains the title of each chapter and section, references, appendices and
their page numbers.
Article 11.
Table of figures: [See Attachment 6]
This page contains the title of each figure and their page numbers.
Article 12.
Table of tables: [See Attachment 6]
This page contains the title of each table and their page numbers.
Article 13.
List of symbols:
Any mathematical or special symbols used in each chapter and section are to be listed
and defined here for ease of reference.
Article 14.
Page format:
1.
Paper: White A4, 80 lb simili paper binding (excluding the front and back covers).
2.
Font:

Chinese: 12-point, Kaiti (MingLiU and DFKai-SB) with 1.5 spacing.
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English: 12-point, Times New Roman with 2.0 spacing.
3.
Margin: 2.54 cm (top and bottom), 3cm (left and right); black font color with
punctuation marks; no alteration allowed; page number should indicated 1.5 cm
from the bottom of each page and center-aligned.
4.
The thesis/dissertation should be written in Chinese or English and double-sided
printing used for environmental friendliness. One-sided printing is permitted if
there are less than 80 pages (color pictures can also be printed on one side only).